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Property Recovery

Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.

Volume timeline

Property Recovery — items per month

Indexed so far 2091 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $310.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 28 items, $9,983 2022-02-01: 37 items, $173,481 2022-03-01: 46 items, $206,035 2022-04-01: 47 items, $210,562 2022-05-01: 83 items, $250,723 2022-06-01: 92 items, $966,334 2022-07-01: 26 items, $505,952 2022-08-01: 66 items, $12.0M 2022-09-01: 52 items, $311,936 2022-10-01: 67 items, $2.2M 2022-11-01: 69 items, $1.3M 2022-12-01: 33 items, $142,371 2023-01-01: 65 items, $3.9M 2023-02-01: 73 items, $5.0M 2023-03-01: 63 items, $564,573 2023-04-01: 96 items, $1.3M 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 59 items, $50.2M 2024-02-01: 47 items, $738,342 2024-03-01: 27 items, $18,225 2024-04-01: 43 items, $269,930 2024-05-01: 65 items, $685,733 2024-06-01: 46 items, $275,736 2024-07-01: 58 items, $91,595 2024-08-01: 46 items, $15,368 2024-09-01: 79 items, $271,996 2024-10-01: 70 items, $4.6M 2024-11-01: 37 items, $3.9M 2024-12-01: 97 items, $1.8M 2025-01-01: 40 items, $71,370 2025-02-01: 49 items, $220,954 2025-03-01: 53 items, $523,253 2025-04-01: 86 items, $317,567 2025-05-01: 60 items, $2.3M 2025-06-01: 55 items, $170,332 2025-07-01: 55 items, $216,134 2025-08-01: 51 items, $113,060 2025-09-01: 70 items, $1.4M 2025-10-01: 78 items, $1.3M 2025-11-01: 35 items, $1.1M 2025-12-01: 55 items, $2.1M 2026-01-01: 37 items, $126,963 2026-02-01: 31 items, $297,985 2026-03-01: 76 items, $382,880 2026-04-01: 48 items, $61,269 2026-05-01: 50 items, $40.6M 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to accept ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act grant

City will receive state transportation funding for infrastructure improvements. Amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to finalize federal Advanced Transportation Technologies grant

City secures federal funding to deploy advanced transportation technologies, improving traffic efficiency and safety. Grant details and local benefits will be determined through implementation.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Primordial Ventures

Primordial Ventures will relocate its corporate office and medical device operations to the city, potentially bringing jobs and economic activity to the area.

Counterparty: Primordial Ventures Incorporated Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $52K

City grants $52K forgivable loan to Woodlawn Theater for façade work

Woodlawn Theater receives Community Block Grant funding to improve its storefront appearance, supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Counterparty: 5503 Investments, LLC d/b/a Woodlawn Theater Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Woodlawn
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3K

City grants $300K incentive to ZOOM Motorsports for IndyCar event

City spends $300,000 in public funds to subsidize an IndyCar racing event managed by ZOOM Motorsports, drawn from the general fund.

Counterparty: ZOOM Motorsports Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council opposes HB 177; calls for legislative vote against state bill

The city is formally opposing a state bill it says threatens local government authority. The Council's position will be sent to the state legislature to influence the vote.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Lodging tax filing rules amended

Changes how hotels and short-term rental operators file tax returns and submit payments. May affect filing deadlines or reporting requirements for hospitality businesses in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Central Six Development Council through federal Good Jobs grant

The city directs federal job-training funding to Central Six Development Council (Region 4) to expand workforce development in the area. Details on total award amount and targeted programs were not provided in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: Central Six Development Council (Region 4), Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Occupational tax filing rules amended

Changes how employers and employees file occupational tax returns and pay taxes. Details of the amendment are incomplete in the public record.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for EPA air-quality grant funding

City opens door to federal funding for air and climate pollution projects. Grant could support local air-quality improvements and climate resilience work.

Counterparty: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Lease tax filing rules clarified in city code

City updating how lease tax returns must be filed and paid. The change clarifies existing requirements for property owners and renters who owe this tax.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

ARPA funds agreement with Habitat for Humanity

City commits Coronavirus relief funds to Habitat for Humanity for housing or community development work. Dollar amount not specified in agenda.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to assign land sale contract to RAMAR Land Corporation

City approves transfer of a real estate purchase agreement to a private development entity, enabling the transaction to proceed. Details on the property location and sale price are needed to assess local impact.

Counterparty: RAMAR Land Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition for park management

City partners with local nonprofit to manage Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, focusing on habitat protection and public access to green space.

Counterparty: Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for HUD community planning grants

Gives the City the ability to seek federal funding from HUD for community development and planning projects, with no local matching funds specified yet.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City awards Community Development Block Grant loan to Own It Property Solutions

Own It Property Solutions receives federal grant funds to support community development projects. The loan terms and intended use may affect local housing or economic opportunity in the recipient's service area.

Counterparty: Own It Property Solutions LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for DOE infrastructure grants

City can pursue federal energy and infrastructure funding to support public works projects and potentially lower costs for residents.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of the Under Secretary for Infrastructure Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival gets special events license for Linn Park

Empowerment Incorporation can now host the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival at Linn Park on June 16–17, 2023. The public had a chance to comment on the event's impact on the park and neighborhood.

Counterparty: Empowerment Incorporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorized to apply for HUD community planning grant

Gives Mayor power to pursue federal housing and community development funding. Grants typically support neighborhood improvements, affordable housing, or infrastructure projects.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 18, 2023 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes preliminary engineering agreement with Alabama DOT for CMAQ-3715

City enables federal grant funding for transportation project planning and construction. Moves project toward implementation phase with state partner.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs Carver High School boys soccer team with Board of Education support

The city will partner with the school board to provide support for the soccer team, investing in youth athletics and student opportunity.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to accept ARPA funds subaward

City receives federal coronavirus relief money to support local recovery and operations. Amount and specific uses will be detailed in the subaward agreement.

Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire department software maintenance deal with ZOLL

Keeps Fire and Rescue emergency systems running with software updates and support services from ZOLL Data Systems.

Counterparty: ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City commits ARPA funds to Habitat for Humanity housing project

Federal pandemic-recovery funds will support affordable housing development by Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham. Exact project scope and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves ARPA funds agreement with Freedom 1957 LLC (CREED63)

City is directing American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funds to Freedom 1957 LLC, operating as CREED63. No dollar amount was disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Freedom 1957, LLC dba CREED63 Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
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